On long summer days, there’s almost nothing better than relaxing in the park, sprawled out on the grass, soaking up the warm sunshine. While the idea of being able to spend more time outside is one ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — As we take shelter from the brutal cold, so too is a pesky bug just waiting for warmth to return. It's one of the few perks of this frigid season. But have you ever wondered: How do ...

ST. LOUIS — If you always seem to be the one covered in itchy red mosquito bites while your friends remain untouched, you’re not imagining it. Research shows that about 20% of people consistently ...

Scratching away at your mosquito bites after spending the day outside? Those irritable itches are a reaction to mosquito bites. But what causes your skin to react that way? Here’s more on why ...

Once mosquitoes acquire a new food source, they tend to develop a preference for that particular blood—and humans are one ...

WASHINGTON — The blistering summer heat in the DMV area brings more than just discomfort to humans — it's also affecting mosquito behavior. But are these pests thriving or dwindling in the extreme ...

We all know them, and we all get annoyed by them. Mosquitoes may be tiny, but their bites can pack an irritating punch. Attracted by our body heat, carbon dioxide and even certain scents, mosquitoes ...

A study that asked a few dozen pairs of twins to brave a swarm of hungry mosquitoes has revealed another clue to the cluster of reasons the insects are more attracted to some people than others: Genes ...

From missing dinosaur feathers to fictitious pack-hunting behaviors, many details of the Jurassic Park movie franchise belong ...

February started with heavy rainfall, five days that dumped up to 14 inches in some cities, creating the potential for standing water in lots of places — including your backyard. Items such as ...

Here’s more on why mosquitoes bite, how your body reacts to those bites and why. Why do mosquitoes bite people? Both male and female mosquitoes feed on flower nectar, but female mosquitoes also forage ...